Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association Dispensing Limits
On February 4, 2022, the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association changed its by-laws to further restrict a veterinarian’s ability to prescribe and dispense opioids, benzodiazepines and Z-drugs.
As of February 4, 2022, veterinarians in Manitoba may only:
- provide a prescription for opioids, benzodiazepines and Z-drugs for a maximum of three months; and
- dispense at maximum, a one-month supply of opioids, benzodiazepines and Z-drugs.
For more information, please contact the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association at mvmainfo@mvma.ca.
Acknowledging National Indigenous Peoples Day
June is National Indigenous History Month, and Tuesday, June 21, 2022, was Canada’s 26th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day. The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) encourages pharmacy professionals and all Manitobans to take time to celebrate and learn about the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. It is also a good time to reflect on the tragedy and continuing trauma residential schools have caused and to honour the grieving survivors, their families and communities across Canada.
CPhM encourages staff, Council members, pharmacy professionals and other pharmacy staff and health professionals to learn about the social injustice that exists for Indigenous peoples in healthcare and make a commitment to better understand why these inequalities exist. Understanding the existing inequities is a necessary first step to setting a path for positive change.
As an initial step to better understanding the impacts of colonization and Indigenous-specific racism in Canada, all CPhM staff completed the San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training program. CPhM Council members are in the process of completing the same program.
As we strive for a more culturally safe and inclusive health system, free of racism and discrimination, CPhM understands that this is also an individual journey. It is through awareness and education that we develop empathy and understanding so that we can begin to meaningfully contribute to Reconciliation.
Please consider the following resources as a starting point on your individual path to Truth and Reconciliation:
- Indigenous Cultural Humility, Health Equity, and Relations Resources (CPhM)
- A list of resources, events, and programming from the Government of Canada website:
- Learn more about National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Use the interactive map to find activities happening in your community
- Take some time to read about Indigenous history
- Stay connected and join the conversations on social media
- Watch the Residential Schools in Canada Timeline video to learn about significant dates in the history of residential schools
- The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports and Calls to Action
- View the list of 48 books by Indigenous writers, curated by David A. Robertson, to read to understand residential schools here
- Further resources and learning opportunities are available here on the Government of Canada website
Career Opportunity: Quality Assurance and Field Officer
The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba is presently in search of a Quality Assurance and Field Officer to support quality assurance and improvement programs and conduct site audits.
The successful candidate will provide practice advice to registrants, respond to questions from public and other stakeholders, conduct pharmacy practice audits and contribute to educational materials and guiding documents for public, pharmacists, and pharmacy owners.
This is a full-time permanent position, Monday to Friday, based on a 37.5 – hour workweek.
For a complete description of the duties, qualifications, and required attributes for this position, and to apply, view the on-line posting: https://www.fitzii.com/apply/68591?s=fc
Applications will be reviewed from all sources as received until the position is filled.
The College values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified people to apply.
CPhM Office Hours Notice
Please be advised that the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba office will be closed on Friday, July 1, 2022.
The office will resume regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Monday, July 4, 2022.
Upcoming Events & Professional Development Opportunities
Mental Health First Aid Standard (Virtual) Certification Courses
Course Outline
To register, please email Carissa Listrom at carissaclark17@hotmail.com
ISMP Incident Analysis and Proactive Risk Assessment for Health Care Practitioners and Patient/Family Advisors
September 29-30, October 22-23, November 24-25, and December 8-9, 2022
Register here.
ISMP MedRec and BPMH Training for Health Care Professionals
September 23 and November 18, 2022
Register here.
Mental Health First Aid Standard (Virtual) Certification Courses
See the website for dates and registration information.
**Please note this is a non-accredited learning activity.
Medication Safety Considerations for Compliance Packaging
Register here.
Preventing and Analyzing Medication Errors
Register here.